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About the Book

Book: Mojave Rock

Author: JW Gilbert

Genre: Christian Fiction – Action/Adventure

Release Date: March, 2024

Arcon forsook his new life of adventure in the outside world to fulfill his destiny with ArcPoint. But the return to his forest home is short-lived—he and Ranger Dan have been called to Jerusalem to meet Central Authority and discover the fate of ArcPoint. A new adventure begins, starting with a round-the-world trip by tube train—something Arcon never thought possible. With its expanded cast of extraordinary characters and a fresh romance, Mojave Rock is the conclusion to the ArcPoint trilogy about reconciliation and truth replacing fear and suspicion.

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About the Author – JW Gilbert

John Gilbert Wozniak (JW Gilbert) grew up in an Oregon farm town. He retired in 2016 as an international data center cooling expert. Around the turn of the century, he began writing as a hobby. After years of expert guidance and a lot of editing, his ArcPoint trilogy is complete. His intent is to write books that are enjoyed by all ages—biblically accurate—with a touch of adventure, romance, and humor. JW has been married to his best friend Darlene since 1980. They are both retired and enjoy the hobby of creating lapidary jewelry. He is a member of Oregon Christian Writers, Mensa, ALLi, and the Tualatin Valley Gem Club.

More from JW Gilbert

The ArcPoint trilogy finally reaches its conclusion with Mojave Rock. I ramp up the humor and romance a little, just to make it interesting. A few of the minor characters play a larger role. We get to see how Arcon travels around the world without floating on water or flying through the air. And we get a glimpse of what this world is like with the Prince of Peace ruling the planet.

I also move more toward science fiction with Mojave Rock. I wanted to show how mankind cleaned up our planet, after the tribulation era gave us wars, earthquakes, famines, and other forms of death and destruction. When lawlessness made all of us want to hide as ArcPoint did. As technology helped us, there were always people who used it to harm us.

It was fun to contemplate how accident-free high-speed travel could be accomplished. How could we use it to feed the world? In fact, what would world travel be like without war zones, national borders, corrupt government officials, currency exchange, pickpockets, and terrorists? Can you imagine retail stores without shoplifters? Email without spam? Facial recognition without invasion of privacy? No frauds, scammers, or identity thieves? All of that may sound like heaven, but it’s not. That’s another time and place.

So, how will ArcPoint react to connecting with the outside world again? They were already free of the things listed above. World peace didn’t concern them, since inner peace was a common commodity. Will they leave their oasis in the former desert? Will their community be overrun with strangers? Will Arcon and Elaina marry? It’s worth reading Mojave Rock to find out.

Author Interview with JW Gilbert

When you are not writing, what other hats do you wear? What do you do for fun?

I’m a lapidary artist, where I cut and polish rocks to display the beauty God created and hid in the earth for us to find. I give a big nod to that hobby in Mojave Rock.

What is your favorite holiday? And why?

Valentine’s Day. In January of 1980, I asked my best friend to marry me. She waited until Valentine’s Day to say yes. Both of us think like Apostle Paul that one day is the same as the next. But that day is still special to me.

What historical figure do you admire and why?

That would be Billy Graham. A close friend of mine was a close friend of Billy since the 1970s, so I have a little insight into the type of man he was. His heart for God was real, and motivated to serve rather than be served. I consider him an apostle—a sent one—almost more than an evangelist.

Which character did you enjoy writing most?

In the book Mojave Rock, it would be Lars Ashford. He plays a grumpy old man of nearly a hundred and twenty years old.

What is your current WIP?  What can you tell us about it?

I’m excited about the prequel to the ArcPoint series, called Mojave Lee. Rather than being futuristic like the trilogy, it starts around the current era and follows the life of Lee Franklin, Arcon’s great-great-grandfather. Because it’s based in our day and age—with all its problems—the characters are a lot rougher around the edges than in the trilogy. The rough draft is almost finished, but our world is falling apart so fast that I have to keep changing things, such as adding a pandemic and a war or two.

As a former K-12 school librarian I have to ask – what is your favorite children’s book?          

I read all the Oz books by L. Frank Baum, (except the Wizard of Oz). My favorite was Patchwork Girl in Oz.

Thank you so much for joining us today. We appreciate you sharing a glimpse into who you are.

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Giveaway

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